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प्रश्न
With reference to the revolt of 1857 explain briefly about the British policy of racial discrimination.
उत्तर
The British considered themselves racially superior to Indians. Educated Indians were not given appointment to high posts. In Civil Services they could rise to the post of Sardar or an Amin, in military service to the rank of a Subedar. They were hated and humiliated in their own country.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857.
Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.
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Discuss about the resentment of the rulers of the native state against the British which was a major factor of 1857 Revolt.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Revolt of 1857 had come as a shock to the British.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What happened to the nawab’s army when Awadh was annexed?
Give a reason why:
The Indian sepoys refused to bite the cartridges of the Enfield rifle.
What was the immediate cause of the First War of Independence?
